Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads
by 6 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 18 Pro leads overall versus iPhone 16. Display: 68.6 vs 87.1.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 16
A solid choice with balanced features.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differencePanel Type
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.1" | 6.3"Better |
Resolution Phone B leads | 1179 x 2556 | 1206 x 2622Better |
Refresh Rate Phone B leads | 60Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 2000 nits | 3000 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone A leads | 461 ppiBetter | 458 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
Display Protection Needs more data | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 | Anti-reflective coating |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceBenchmark Score
AnTuTu Score
Geekbench (Multi)
Storage Type
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 4.04GHz | 4.93GHzBetter |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x4.04GHz + 4x2.20GHz | 2x4.93GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Needs more data | 1721149 | Not available |
AnTuTu Score Needs more data | 1721149 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Needs more data | 7929 | Not available |
Storage Phone B leads | 512GB | 2048GBBetter |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Close match | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceRear Camera
Optical Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 48MP | 48MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone A leads | 48MP + 12MPBetter | 48MP |
Rear Sensor Size Phone B leads | 1/1.56 | 1/1.28Better |
Rear Aperture Phone B leads | f/1.6 | f/1.5Better |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 4x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
Front Camera Phone B leads | 12MP | 18MPBetter |
Front Aperture Close match | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Camera Features Needs more data | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular video |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 18 Pro generally outperforms iPhone 16 across key categories. Display Size: 6.3" vs 6.1" This makes iPhone 18 Pro the better choice for most users, though iPhone 16 may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 18 Pro excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 135,083 | ≈ Rs 335,720 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 16 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage), Refresh Rate (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 16 advantage).
Apple iPhone 18 Pro delivers better camera performance overall.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 16: non-PTA approximately Rs 135,083; PTA not entered. Apple iPhone 18 Pro: non-PTA approximately Rs 335,720; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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